- General Health -
How to Treat Long-Haul COVID
By Mo PerryCOVID-19 is leaving many with a disturbing array of chronic symptoms. These functional-medicine strategies can help.
Inflammation
- Functional Medicine -
6 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
By Mo PerryA strong immune system is essential for health — in the face of a pandemic or otherwise. Learn how to build all-around resilience.
- Stress Relief -
7 Hidden Triggers of the Sympathetic Stress Response
By Aviva Romm, MDHere are a few surprising ways we can be triggered without even knowing it.
- Nutrition -
How Much Vitamin C Do I Need Daily?
By Courtney HelgoeThe recommended intake might be different if you have a chronic illness or are a smoker.
- Weight Loss -
The UltraSimple Slimdown
By Mark Hyman, MDDr. Mark Hyman shares the seven-day program he uses to help thousands improve their health, drop unwanted pounds and transform their eating habits for good.
- General Health -
What You Need to Know About Vitamin C
By Courtney HelgoeThis essential nutrient supports nearly every aspect of health.
- Fitness Tips -
How Exercise Heals
By Susan GainesRegular physical activity can help us recover more quickly, heal more easily, and get an edge over all kinds of disease and injury. In fact, exercise may just be nature’s best medicine.
- General Health -
Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?
By Michael DregniGreater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.
- Nutrition -
The Sugar-Depression Connection
By Michael DregniConsuming sugar can lead to body-wide inflammation, microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, and more.
- Gut Health -
The Secret Life of Your Microbiome
By Molly TynjalaWhy all those microorganisms — collectively known as the microbiome — play a critical role in supporting your health.
- Nutrition -
How to Eat More Turmeric
By Christine SchrumHere are some easy ways to get more turmeric in your diet.
- Functional Medicine -
United States of Diabesity
By Mark Hyman, MDOne in two Americans is suffering from diabesity, and most of them don’t even know it. Why? Because most doctors are not trained to treat the single biggest chronic disease in America. The good news? Diabesity can be prevented, treated and reversed. Dr. Mark Hyman explains how.
- Nutrition -
How to Buy and Store Ginger
By Kaelyn RileyGinger has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is a staple in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Try these tips to use more of it in your kitchen.
- Nutrition -
How to Buy and Store Turmeric
By Christine SchrumWhy it pays to buy fair-trade, organic turmeric powder — plus, how best to store this anti-inflammatory spice.
- Functional Medicine -
How Functional Medicine Came to the Military
By Courtney HelgoeA group of dedicated service members and physicians are bringing whole-person healthcare to the U.S. military to treat brain injuries, toxic exposures, gut dysbiosis, and more.
- Brain/Mental Health -
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Integrative Insights
By Henry Emmons, MDOur new columnist explains why our lifestyle choices matter in building resilience — and addressing the growing mental-health crisis.
- Nutrition -
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
By Christine SchrumTurmeric is a potent, anti-inflammatory spice with a wide range of promising therapeutic properties.
- Success Stories -
Jane Meronuck’s Success Story
By Jane MeronuckAn Experience Life staffer shares what she's learned and how she's grown in the 20 months since her cancer diagnosis.
- General Health -
7 Essential Oils to Try
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCAromatherapy can be a convenient, portable remedy — many of the best-known therapeutic oils are blended with carrier oils in roll-on form.
- General Health -
The Problem With Fake Scents
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCOne in three people report health problems when exposed to synthetic fragrances, according to one study.
- General Health -
Essential-Oils Seasonal Allergy Remedy
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIf you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this hay-fever treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.